epa10792192 Sporting director of Juventus Cristiano Giuntoli during the pre season training soccer match between Juventus black and Juventus white, in Turin, Italy, 09 August 2023. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO
Former Juventus midfielder Massimo Bonini believes that Arsenal’s Jawub Kiwior and Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee would be ideal January signings for the Old Lady.
The Bianconeri are looking for reinforcements in attack and defence to boost Thiago Motta’s options in the second part of the campaign.
The priority surely lies in defence, as both Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal are out for the rest of the season due to knee injuries.
Bonini, a former San Marino international and ex-Juventus defender, believes the Old Lady should get Kiwior, a former Spezia defender, in the January transfer window.
Arsenal and Man United players ideal January signings for Juventus, says ex-midfielder
“A left-footed defender who can play in the middle and on the left would be ideal,” the 65-year-old told Tuttosport.
“Kiwior is among the names I quite like. He is a very interesting lad who Motta launched at Spezia. Thiago knows him well, so he’d be a secure signing.”
Kiwior is among the defenders linked with a move to Juventus alongside PSG’s Milan Skriniar and Benfica’s Antonio Silva, the latest name mentioned by Italian media as a potential January reinforcement.
As for the attack, Gazzetta has reported Juventus’ interest in Patrik Schick, but Manchester United star Zirkzee remains on the Old Lady’s radars.
“I have no doubts here; I’d rush to sign Zirkzee,” said Bonini.
“He’d be the right man in the right place, a perfect coup to raise the Juventus’ level. The Bianconeri miss a player like him. Joshua moves well with and without the ball. He dribbles past opponents easily and gives no reference points to the opponents. Furthermore, he also helps defensively.”
